Kite Flying Research Articles

Traditional kite game as an effort to overcome stress for elementary school students during the covid-19 pandemic

The purpose of this research is to carry out a traditional game, especially a kite, as an effort to overcome stress in elementary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quantitative research with the type of survey research is carried out in this study. The sample in this study amounted to 10 students. The sample was selected based on being domiciled in a block whose houses were not far apart so that it was easy to condition them. The distribution of questionnaires and performing organized interviews with parents and kids make up the data collection process. In this study, the Lovibond and Lovibond DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) questionnaire 42 was utilized. Both quantitative and qualitative descriptive methodologies were used to analyze the data. The findings demonstrated that the scores obtained were based on DASS 42 from the circumstances before the test to overcome stress with kite flying and after. Before the trial, the stress value was 31.7, then after that, there was a decrease of around 16.7, which is in the range of 15. Thus, overcoming stress through the traditional kite game is considered quite successful for elementary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are limitations in this study because it is not able to describe the situations of students with a larger scope, different cultures, physical conditions, and urban play environments. Recommendations for further researchers to conduct research for students in overcoming stress against high pressure in the learning process through the form of methods, strategies, and other games.

Kite String Injures During Makar Sankranti Festival

Introduction: Kite flying is a colourful festival; it is unfortunately associated with a significant number of incising injuries of neck and face caused by the kite string (Manja). The emergency departments report a large number of patients with such injuries during this festival. Materials And Methods: Patients presented to the Emergency Department at Civil Hospital, Gandhinagar on 14th and 15th January with neck and face injury caused by contact with kite string were included in study. After careful assessment (primary and secondary survey) patients were classified as Superficial (Laceration limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue) or Deep injury (breach of the platysma, and damage to muscles, thyroid gland, neurovascular or airway involvement). Results: 20 patients were included in study. Out of which 18 were males and 2 were females. Amongst 18 males 2 were children. Two patients wearing a helmet suffered an injury to the nose. The neck zones involved in the injury, 5 cases involved zone I injury, 9 cases in zone II, 4 cases were in zone III and the remaining 2 had the nasal injury. Conclusion: From this study we conclude that kite string injury lead to serious damage to local tissues. Using protective measures can reduce the incidence and severity of injuries.

Kite String Vascular Injuries

Introduction and Objectives: Vascular injuries due to kite string are uncommon but are associated with significant morbidities and mortality. With the increase in the sharpness of the string, the incidence of these injuries is on the rise not only to flyer but also to the innocent other people. We present our experience as there is a relative paucity of data and literature on this subject and suggest measures to control. Methods: Between January 2016 and January 2022, six patients suffered vascular injuries due to kite string (manja) and were admitted to the vascular unit of tertiary care center. The medical histories of the patients were reviewed retrospectively and analyzed. Initial treatment included hemorrhage control by direct pressure or packing and fluid resuscitation and airway establishment by intubation (if required). Neck injuries were divided into three zones. All patients were subjected to computed tomography angiography followed by emergency exploration and repair. Results: Males are most commonly affected. The most common age group affected was 3050 years. Majority of these patients were travelling on a two wheeler. The neck was most commonly involved with primarily venous injuries. Four patients had injuries in Zone II and one patient in Zone I. One patient had a deep laceration around the ankle with vascular and significant soft-tissue injuries. The injuries were of the jugular veins, external carotid artery, trachea and tibial artery, nerve, and tendoachilles (complete tear). All the major vascular injuries were either repaired or ligated. There was no major morbidity or mortality. Conclusion: Kite flying is a popular sport in the Indian subcontinent. Vascular injuries due to sharp string can lead to grievous injuries or may be fatal. This study attempted to enlighten these dangers and emphasize that potential threats have to be understood and addressed adequately.

A Comparison of Respiratory Variables in a Wild Population of Ventilated and Nonventilated Black Kites (Milvus migrans govinda)

Black kites (Milvus migrans govinda) often become injured due to kite-string injuries obtained during the International Kite Flying Festival that takes place during the celebration of Uttarayan, in Ahmedabad, India. The purpose of this study was to compare respiratory variables in ventilated and nonventilated black kites, to facilitate an evidence-based decision on whether to ventilate injured birds. A total of 56 juvenile and adult black kites of unknown sex were anesthetized and divided into a ventilated group (VG) and a nonventilated group (NVG). The variables recorded were end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2), peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate, and maintenance percentage of isoflurane (%ISO). The ETCO2 values were higher in the NVG compared to the VG (72.9 ± 19.8 mm Hg compared to 16.0 ± 5.6 mm Hg, P < .01). The %ISO required to maintain adequate depth of anesthesia was higher in NVG compared to VG (3.5% ± 0.5% compared to 2.2% ± 0.4%, P < .001). Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation was not statistically different between groups (NVG 96.3% ± 3.5% compared to the VG 96.0% ± 5.1%, P = .867). Ventilation under anesthesia appears to lower the ETCO2 and the %ISO flow rate used to maintain a surgical plane of anesthesia. These findings should provide information that will be helpful in the anesthetic management of black kites and may apply to other avian species as well.

Kite Lutherie: Sonic Encounters around Wind-Human Collaborative Crafting

This text encapsulates the journey I embraced for my research—creation project on collaborative experimental lutherie. While pursuing my Master’s degree in Sonic Arts, I found myself deeply interested in the character and presence of the wind I was constantly stumbling upon in Belfast, Northern Ireland. By adopting the cosmoplitics approach proposed by Isabelle Stengers, read through the framework of the contemporary arts, I will evaluate the feasibility of presenting the sound making process as a collaborative platform where human and non-human actors are allowed to interact. While wondering how to establish sonic exchange mechanisms with the wind, I rediscovered the local kiting folk practices and began to study the kite using conceptual tools brought form the German media theory, particularly the work pioneered by Friedrich Kittler. It is a physical fact that the kite could not fly if either Wind or Human were missing; therefore, in that sense, I will argue that kite flying can be presented as Kulturtechnik whenever both actors find themselves affected by the result of the collaborative action. Going a step further, I will explore Kite crafting in terms of experimental Lutherie as a process in which the final “instrument” is indeed the result of wind-human sound interaction.

Life at Play

Abstract Asef Soltanzadah is one of the most thought-provoking Afghan writers. His work, set exclusively during wartime, may be characterized by both seriousness and playfulness. To borrow Warren Motte’s words, “playing in earnest” is his literary signature. Yet, he occupies a marginal place within the institution of world literature not only because he writes in Persian but also because he is minimally translated and read. In this article, I turn to two of his short stories featuring a game of cards and kite flying, setting them into conversation with theories of play. I argue that by creating a space for play, Soltanzadah brings into visibility and reflects on the process, promise and risk of transforming mere life into life world within the time and space of war, challenging the theoretical framing of play in relation to the real world while questioning the possibility of worlding in the time of war.

Kite string or manza injuries during Makar Sankranti festival (Uttarayan): Our experience

Background: Kite thread injuries specially due to chinese Manza is one of the major cause of an emergency in the casulty of NKPSIMS, Nagpur., India. Neck, face, legs, hands are the typically most affected sites as most of the patients are travelling on a speedy two wheeler, eyes cannot see manza thread of kite. Methods: We have studied 30 cases of manza cut injury presenting to a tertiary care centre at Nagpur during last few years. All the patients had varying degrees of injuries which were managed in our hospital were no mortality amongst these cases. Result: A total 30 cases were identified. Males are most commonly affected. The most common age group affected was 16 to 30 years. Hand, neck and face are most commonly involved. There were no cases of mortality. Conclusion: kite flying is very enjoying game, famous in Gujrat, Maharashtra since years, but introduction of chinese or nylon manza in kite flying causing grievous injury even death, not only to flyer but also to the innocent other people, animals and birds. This study attempts to enlighten the side effects of chinese manza and necessity to ban it legally in kite flying.

Study of Demographic and Clinical Profile of Injuries Related to “Kite Flying” Celebration in Urban India

Introduction: Kites were first introduced by the Chinese more than three thousand years ago, but in places like India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Kite flying is celebrated in unique way. People enjoy cutting down others kites and there is an instinct to catch the threads of the “Cut-Kite” and rejoice the gain. In this study conducted at a tertiary care emergency medicine department to understand demographic profile and injuries related in such a festive celebration, occurring in one urban area, to spread awareness and reduce such incidence.&#x0D; Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using preformatted form in consecutive two year.&#x0D; Results: Among 83 cases we studied, 81% were male. 65% were in the age group of 11-40. 70% incidences took place in noon and evening hours. 68.67 % presented in 108 ambulance services, 43% presented with fall from height (terraces), 34 % had road traffic accidents because of strings and festival related excitement. Maximum had fall from 1 storey buildings. 56% received Out Patient based treatment. Among the admitted patients 15% had head injury, 2 cut throat, 9.7% had fractures and 1 had to undergo laparotomy, 2 died eventually during the hospital stay because of grievous injuries.&#x0D; Conclusion: This study re-emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness and increasing the care, particularly of children during such an enjoyable festival.

Surgico - Therapeutic Management of Wounds and Fractures in Birds Affected Due to Kite Flying

Surgico - Therapeutic Management of Wounds and Fractures in Birds Affected Due to Kite Flying

Kite string injury: a thin line between harmless sport and grievous injury

Background: Kite flying is a common hobby and sport in many countries. Injuries related to kites are on the rise, but there is a relative paucity of data and literature on this subject.Methods: A retrospective review of all patients who presented with injuries directly related to kite strings was done. All such cases presenting in January 2018 were included. Other indirect or secondary injuries were excluded.Results: A total of 187 patients were identified. Males were most commonly affected. The most common age group affected was 16-20 years and head and neck was most frequently involved. There were no cases of mortality.Conclusions: A seemingly harmless game of kite flying a kite can cause grievous harm - even death - not only to the flyer, but also to innocent others. This study attempts to highlight these dangers and emphasizes that potential threats have to be understood and addressed adequately.

The Sky's the Limit: Organizational Musings from the Kite Flyer

Using the analogy of kites and kite flying, the author muses about how to free organizations from many of the mundane and prescriptive aspects which encumber them. The kite represents, in somewhat whimsical fashion, our educational organizations; the kite flyer becomes associated with the organization's leaders. The analogy permits the author to play with some notions concerning organization, leadership, ambiguity, and paradox which may facilitate a fresh examination of organizational effectiveness. A holistic approach which combines reality and fantasy, powerful external factors with profound internal insights, is advocated in this paper.

Cover Feature: Copper‐Catalyzed Carbonyl Group Controlled Coupling of Isatin Oximes with Arylboronic Acids To Prepare N‐Aryloxindole Nitrones (Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2/2018)

The Cover Feature shows a copper-catalyzed carbonyl group controlled coupling reaction of isatin oximes and arylboronic acids under air conditions. The key role of the carbonyl group is demonstrated by a flying kite; the carbonyl group connects to the kite, which represents the Cu(OAc)2 catalyst. The kite flying shows the directing and controlling role of the carbonyl group. The picture was taken from a famous sight on the Lijiang river in Guilin city. The reflection of the mountains in water represents the configuration of oximes towards a defined configuration of nitrones under catalyst conditions in air. More information can be found in the Full Paper by D.-L. Mo et al.

Art therapy at the border: Holding the line of the kite

Abstract This article looks at the use of kite making and kite flying in art therapy in two border refugee camps in Europe in 2016. The authors explore the physical and psychological meaning of borders and the role that kite activity played in psychosocial support in this uncertain and frequently volatile environment, with recently arrived refugees. The kite activity is explored for its potential to enhance resilience, its capacity to connect with life beyond the refugee camp, to serve to distract the individual or group and its ability to draw on protective factors, both personal and cultural.

Abstract: High Voltage Electrical Burn Injuries of Hand in Children: A Clinico-Aetiological Study and Role of a Doctor in Its Prevention

INTRODUCTION: Electrical burn injuries are very devastating and are always a challenge for reconstruction and rehabilitation.1 Children are generally at high risk because of their natural curiosity to explore things.2,3 Once injured and amputated at this learning age, they are unable to attend school and fall behind their peers and ultimately affecting their capability to earn a livelihood. OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to analyse the burden of high voltage electrical hand injuries, aetiological factors, pattern of injuries, to contemplate the various preventive measures and to discuss and promote the role of doctors especially hand surgeon in its prevention. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 83 children below the age of 14 years with high voltage electrical injuries admitted in the hospital from Jan 2010 to Dec 2014. Out of these, 75 patients had injury to their hand which resulted in partial or complete amputaions (32+43). All children were evaluated for etiological factors, pattern of injuries, educational status of the child as well as parents and intervention done. A study specific 10 point questionnaire was prepared to gain insight into the etio-sociological parameters associated with these injuries. Simultaneously an awareness campaign educating the population at risk was initiated (with hand surgeon as the chief campaigner along with few treated patients to play as role model). This included outreach programs in areas from where there was high patient input as well as educating the family of the patient at the time of discharge and every follow up. RESULTS: Most common cause was accidental contact with the overhead high voltage live wire. Other reasons were illegal connection with high tension wires and transformers, coming in contact with broken live wires in fields, kite flying and railway tract accidents. Most common age group affected was 10 to 14 years. In the last one year it was found out that those areas in which special camps were organized had a statistically significant drop in the incidence of these injuries. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of high voltage electrical injuries is higher among the uneducated & unsupervised children. This study emphasizes the role of doctor in prevention of these crippling catastrophic hand injuries by identifying and educating the population at risk and more importantly saving the hands of future. DISCLOSURE/FINANCIAL SUPPORT:None REFERENCES 1. Edich RF, Farinholt HM, Winters KL et al. Modern concepts of treatment and prevention of electrical burns. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 2005; 15: 511–32. 2. Nafs F, Aromir F, Carreira S et al. High tension electrical burns: a review of 85 patients. Eur J Plast Surg 1993; 16: 84. 3. Tomkins KL, Holland AJ. Electrical burn injuires in children. J Paediatr Child health 2008; 44: 727–730.

Steven Cheung at Chicago, 1968

Abstract I met Steve in August 1968 when he and I were assigned as office mates in the old Social Science Building of the University of Chicago. Steve was visiting Chicago, finishing up his book on sharecropping – we had many talks about it – and I was just starting as an assistant professor. Of course I learned in the first half hour of our friendship that Steve was a star in photography, in kite flying, in ping pong, and in Chinese checkers…and economics! Well, he was – I can testify to the economics and the photography (he once told me that he thought in English as an economist but in Chinese as a photographer); and I did once catch sight of him playing a mean game of ping pong. I was dazzled by the Famous Chicago Department, but Steve got me going in a slightly different – and very UCLA – direction, leading me to work on enclosures and open fields in England.

Cut Throat Injury by Manja String-a Case Report

Cut throat injuries can be suicidal, homicidal or accidental. Suicidal and homicidal cut throat injuries are common. Cut throat injuries are generally caused by the sharp edged weapons or objects. It is not uncommon that kite flying 'Manja' strings also cause such cut throat injury. Kite flying is the common time pass activity of the children. In order to strengthen the kite's string, a paste made of glass powder, glue and the grain flour named MANJA is applied on the kite string and dried, before using to fly the kites. While flying the kites, the children attempt cutting high flying kites by rubbing the opponent's kite string with the help of their high flying kite's string, to prove their supremacy in the sky. During such instances, both ends of the cut kite string may get entangled and become taut. When it gets positioned across the road, it would act as a sharp weapon and cause accidental cut throat injuries to the road users and birds. In this case report, a four year old child sitting on the petrol tank of the motor bike rode by her father, sustained cut throat injury, involving the left internal jugular vein, by the kite string coated with 'Manja' stretched across the road. Language: en

Fuzzy Control for a Kite-Based Tethered Flying Robot

Observation providing information from above is important in in large-scale or dangerous rescue activity. This has been done from balloons or airplanes. Balloon observation requires a gas such as helium and takes a relatively long time to prepare, and while airplane observation can be prepared in a relatively short time and is highly mobile, flight time depends on the amount of fuel a plane can carry. We have proposed and developed a kite-based tethered flying robot that complements balloon and airplane observation while providing a short preparation time and long flight time [1]. The objective of our research is autonomous flight information gathering consisting of a kite, a flight unit, a tether and a ground control unit with a line-winding machine. We propose fuzzy controllers for our robot that are inspired by kite flying.

A Study for the development of the Korean images characters using Folklore Plays - Focusing on the Kite flying -

A Study for the development of the Korean images characters using Folklore Plays - Focusing on the Kite flying -

An annotated checklist of fishes from Bhutan

Ahmadabad and its surrounding region (Gujarat, India) is an important breeding area for the Critically Endangered White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis, currently with around 60 breeding pairs. The kite flying festival, celebrated on 14 and 15 January, poses a major threat to the vulture. Through rigorous awareness and rescue programs we encountered 108 White-rumped Vultures between January 2009 and August 2012. The vultures were injured due to kite flying (43.9%) and other causes, such as dehydration, visceral gout and illness (56.1%). Considering all encounters, survival rates were higher among vultures with kite string injuries (53.3%) when compared to other causes (36.7%). This was due to a higher proportion of dead-on-arrival encounters in other causes (45.0%) especially when compared to encounters with visceral gout and kite string injuries (2.2%). The survival rates of encounters of live rescued vultures are higher in other causes (66.7%) compared to kite string injuries (54.5%). This is mainly because the majority of live encounters (excluding kite string injuries) are dehydrated fledglings or juveniles which recover well upon administration of intravenous fluids. Encounters of live vultures with kite string injuries involve birds with severe blood loss, incurable infections and stress which result in decreased survival. Most casualties from kite string injuries are due to hypovolumic shock, septic shock and stress.

Impact of kite string injuries and temporal variation in types of injuries and illnesses of White-rumped Vultures of central Gujarat, India

Ahmadabad and its surrounding region (Gujarat, India) is an important breeding area for the Critically Endangered White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis, currently with around 60 breeding pairs. The kite flying festival, celebrated on 14 and 15 January, poses a major threat to the vulture. Through rigorous awareness and rescue programs we encountered 108 White-rumped Vultures between January 2009 and August 2012. The vultures were injured due to kite flying (43.9%) and other causes, such as dehydration, visceral gout and illness (56.1%). Considering all encounters, survival rates were higher among vultures with kite string injuries (53.3%) when compared to other causes (36.7%). This was due to a higher proportion of dead-on-arrival encounters in other causes (45.0%) especially when compared to encounters with visceral gout and kite string injuries (2.2%). The survival rates of encounters of live rescued vultures are higher in other causes (66.7%) compared to kite string injuries (54.5%). This is mainly because the majority of live encounters (excluding kite string injuries) are dehydrated fledglings or juveniles which recover well upon administration of intravenous fluids. Encounters of live vultures with kite string injuries involve birds with severe blood loss, incurable infections and stress which result in decreased survival. Most casualties from kite string injuries are due to hypovolumic shock, septic shock and stress.